Tragedy in Navrongo: Six-month-old baby dies in devastating Nogsenia fire

A six-month-old baby has tragically died in a fire that engulfed a family home in Nogsenia, a suburb of Navrongo in Ghana's Upper East Region.

The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday, January 12, leaving the local community in shock and mourning.

According to eyewitness accounts reported by Citi Newsroom, the blaze spread rapidly, consuming the couple's room before neighbours could intervene. Despite their best efforts, the intensity of the flames made it impossible to save the infant.

The baby’s mother, who was inside the house at the time, reportedly collapsed from shock and smoke inhalation. She was rushed to the War Memorial Hospital in Navrongo, where she is currently receiving treatment.

In addition to the tragic loss of life, the fire destroyed the family’s belongings, including household items, clothing, and essential documents. The house was reduced to ashes, leaving the family homeless.

Kantamanto Fire

Just a week ago, a devastating fire swept through Kantamanto Market in Accra in the early hours of Thursday, January 2, 2025, reducing over 100 shops to ashes and leaving traders in despair.

The blaze, which started around 1:19 a.m., destroyed goods worth millions of cedis. Devastated traders recounted their losses, with many calling on the government for urgent support.

The loss has hit many traders hard, destroying items worth millions of cedis. A thorough investigation must be carried out by authorities to uncover the true causes of these fire outbreaks, which are destroying properties and claiming lives across the country.

The government must set up a committee to undertake the investigation to prevent more from occurring.

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